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Opening positions for Research Scientist (Postdoctoral Researcher)

Laboratory for Dynamics of Emergent Intelligence


[Research Theme]

This lab attempts to develop computational theories in cognitive neuroscience especially based on neural dynamics of synchronization observed in human and animal brains. Computer simulation and robotics research by using computational models and noninvasive human brain activity measurements are included in their approaches.

[Reference]
  • Current Opinion in Neurobiology 17(2007) 197-204;
  • NeuroImage 36(2007) 232-244.

For details please see: http://www.dei.brain.riken.jp/

[Research Scientist (Postdoctoral Researcher)]

Number of positions: several

[Qualification]

Applicants for postdoctoral positions must have a PhD in a related field. They should have research experiences in mathematical sciences or information sciences and knowledge on dynamical system and cognitive neuroscience. Working language is English.

[Work]

Theoretical study of computational neuroscience

[Pay condition]

Annual salary system, negotiable upon ability and experience

[Term of contract]

Annual contract, renewal possible through review of performance (up to five years)

[Time of application]

any time, closed as soon as position is filled up
Documents to submit

  1. curriculum vitae with photo,
  2. publications list and reprint of main publication (if any),
  3. a research statement describing your past achievements and future interests,
  4. the names and contact information of three references with a brief description of your relationship to each reference,
  5. any additional information you think may be useful (e.g. additional skills and background, hobbies, general interests, and so on).

Note: Provided documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without legitimate reason.

[Submission to]

Dr. Yoko Yamaguchi, Laboratory Head 
Lab. for Dynamics of Emergent Intelligence, Brain Science Institute, RIKEN 

2-1, Hirosawa, Wako-shi, Saitama, 351-0198 / FAX : 048-467-6938 
E-mail : image

Informal enquiries also welcomed (please send email to image).